This full color, stadium-shaped book is a tribute to the hallowed homes of baseball past and present, vividly bringing to life the facts, legends, lore and excitement of America's favorite sport. Every current major league ballpark, fields under construction, stadiums from the past, and the most interesting minor and Negro league parks are presented in full-color photographs and illustrations -- over 250 in all. The text reveals the thrill of being in them-from bygone classics like the Polo Grounds, Ebbetts Field and Comiskey Park to current favorites like Fenway, Camden Yards and Dodger Stadium.

The book includes characteristics of each ballpark, stories about teams new and old, unforgettable moments, vital statistics and profiles of the greatest players are presented as well as fun features on food at the ballpark, famous announcers, mascots and more tell all the inside stories behind the stadiums.